mokin
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Has anybody out there reloaded for the 8mm Lebel? My brother picked one up (some time ago) and I'm sort of wondering if there are any special considerations when it comes to reloading this cartridge. This rifle is shootable so safety isn't a concern (beyond reason...) I don't plan on reloading full power loads.... This is just sort of an ego thing about reloading the first cartridge designed around smokeless powder. Plus it's really cool to see such an old rifle still shoot. Reloading obscure military cartridges is a hobby of mine....
I'm wondering if there is any one set of dies that works better than others, or, dies that should be avoided no matter what and if there is a big difference in the Remington made rifles (like his) and those made overseas when it comes to ammo preferences. He's got a lot of brass, at least some of it is reloadable (resized .458s I think) and a lot of old Remington (in the green box, he doesn't shoot that anymore). Any thoughts?
Any help will be appreciated.
I'm wondering if there is any one set of dies that works better than others, or, dies that should be avoided no matter what and if there is a big difference in the Remington made rifles (like his) and those made overseas when it comes to ammo preferences. He's got a lot of brass, at least some of it is reloadable (resized .458s I think) and a lot of old Remington (in the green box, he doesn't shoot that anymore). Any thoughts?
Any help will be appreciated.